Volume 11 Soft Graphite 12-piece Wooden Pencil Set

Blackwing 11 is a tribute to Bill Russell and his indisputable legacy on and off the basketball court. The number 11, engraved in foil on each pencil, symbolizes the 11 championships he has won, making him the player with the most championships in NBA history. Each pen contains soft graphite.

Bill Russell won eleven championships in thirteen seasons as the heart of the greatest dynasty in basketball history. He was a dynamic champion on the field, and his impact changed the game forever. However, he showed his real impact off the field; He fought for equality and social justice.

Bill Russell revolutionized the way basketball is played. As a dominant defender and rebounding master, he turned blocking into an art form and turned defense into a fast-attacking weapon. With his selfless playstyle, he redefined what it means to be a star; He prioritized team play and strategy rather than individual statistics. For Russell, the game was much more than a personal victory. For him, it was the values behind him that made the win meaningful.

A fearless advocate for equality, Russell was also a vocal leader off the field, standing shoulder to shoulder with civil rights icons such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Muhammad Ali.

Blackwing 11 is a tribute to Bill Russell and his indisputable legacy. The number 11, engraved in foil on each pen, represents the number of championships won by any player in NBA history, more than any player has won. Green and black colors are used in its design; The body is wrapped in the iconic number 6. It also includes a black end cap, a green eraser, and a soft graphite tip.

Legendary Grammy, Emmy, Pulitzer and Academy Award winners created their works with the Blackwing 602 pen. The list of known users includes John Steinbeck, Looney Tunes creator Chuck Jones, and Disney animator Shamus Culhane, who, according to animation historian Charles Soloman, wanted to be buried with his Blackwing 602. In 2007, the Palomino company launched the Palomino pen line, which uses original incense cedar and quality Japanese graffiti. Artists and writers began to compare them to their beloved Blackwing 602s, and people began asking Palomino to consider reviving the Blackwing brand. Palomino drew on more than 100 years of family-run pen industry experience to relaunch Blackwing pens in 2010. In the 10 years since its revival, Blackwing has grown from a single pen to a culture. It's a culture about living mindfully and finding balance in our fast-paced lives.